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MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION
310 Leonard St., N.W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
March 11, 2022
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F. Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Mercantile Bank Corporation (the “ Company ”) Registration Statement on Form S-4/A File No. 333-262796
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned respectfully requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that the same will become effective at 4:00 PM on March 14, 2022, or as soon practicable thereafter.
| Very truly yours, |
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| MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION |
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| By: |
/s/ Charles E. Christmas |
| Name: |
Charles E. Christmas |
| Title: |
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
cc: Bradley J. Wyatt - Dickinson Wright PLLC Jua T. Tawah - Dickinson Wright PLLC